I’m delighted to welcome Jackie Mclean back to the blog today. She has visited before to share #TenThings about herself (you can read that post here) and today she is stepping into my author spotlight. First of all, would you tell my blog readers a little about yourself? I live in Glasgow and as well … More #AuthorInTheSpotlight Jackie McLean @JackieJamXX @ThunderPointLtd #lovebookstours

Recipe for a perfect Christmas read (also known as my review!) Take one familiar and well loved village (Middledip) Add a cosy village pub (The Three Fishes) Ensure that your heroine (Lily) is down to earth, likeable but not without some pretty big secrets Pre-heat the boss (That’ll be Isaac!) Dollop in a lovable Dalmatian … More Let It Snow by @SueMoorcroft #review and #extract @avonbooksUK

It’s exactly six weeks until Christmas Eve and finally I have succumbed to reading and reviewing proper Christmas books! I have read and enjoyed many of Kirsty Ferry’s books so I am delighted that it is her Christmas novella which is the first to feature this year. If you’d like to catch up on any … More Christmas on the Isle of Skye by Kirsty Ferry #review @ChocLitUK @kirsty_ferry

I have been desperate to read this book since a rather beautiful proof copy dropped through my letterbox a few months back and I’m delighted to finally be sharing my review today. It seems particularly appropriate to have been reading The Photographer of the Lost as Remembrance Sunday approaches. This book is set in 1921 … More The Photographer of the Lost by Caroline Scott #review @CScottBooks @SimonSchusterUK #randomthingstours

My author in the spotlight today is Annie Murray. She’s talking about her writing inspiration, her latest book Mother and Child and surprises me with the book she’d like to see made into a film! First of all, would you tell my blog readers a little about yourself? I’ve always wanted to be a writer. … More #AuthorInTheSpotlight Annie Murray @AMurrayWriter @panmacmillan #LoveBooksTours

Island setting – tick Remote Scottish island – tick Christmas – tick Cold, frosty weather – tick Grumpy, handsome man – tick Gin – tick Family mystery – tick Written by Jo Thomas – tick Let’s face it, with all those ticks, I was always going to love this book wasn’t I? On the face … More Coming Home to Winter Island by Jo Thomas #review @jo_thomas01 @headlinepg #randomthingstours

We’re travelling over the Atlantic today to meet American author Jennifer Lewis Williams. She’s chatting about her new detective series featuring Mickey Stanislawsky as well as talking about being an independently published author. First of all, would you tell my blog readers a little about yourself? I’m a crime fiction novelist who happens to be … More #AuthorInTheSpotlight Jennifer Lewis Williams